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"The Cameraman" (1928) starring Buster Keaton and Marceline Day

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This film illustrates the work of Marceline Day, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

"The Cameraman" is the quintessence of a romantic comedy. It was the first film of Buster Keaton after he signed a contract with MGM, and before the studio was able to stifle his unique creativity and effectively grind his career to a halt. In this film Buster Keaton is still at the top of his form and he creates a string of breathtaking gags, which are masterfully connected with a nice story and a beautiful romance with the outstanding silent movie star Marceline Day.

Directed by    Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton
Produced by    Buster Keaton, Lawrence Weingarten
Written by       Story: Clyde Bruckman, Lew Lipton
                      Titles: Joseph Farnham
Starring    Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Harry Gribbon, Sidney Bracey
Cinematography    Reggie Lanning, Elgin Lessley
Editing by                   Hugh Wynn
Distributed by    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date         September 22, 1928
Running time             75 minutes
Country    United States
Language                  Silent film, English intertitles

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Reviewer: Robert B. Livingston - - May 8, 2014
Subject: Delightful film!

At Mad Magazine there was a saying that "monkeys are always funny."

The monkey in this film certainly is.

Despite its age, this is a delightful and fresh film. It is surely one of the most original and best films ever made.

Full of twists and surprises, it has one of the best endings too!

Reviewer: yorkmba99 - - May 4, 2014
Subject: Simply Superb and Unsurpassed!

"The Cameraman" is an outstanding classic romantic comedy. It has so many hilarious moments that if you don't laugh your guts out, there is something wrong with you. But it is much more than just a comedy: "The Cameraman" stands out among all Buster Keaton films with its beautiful romantic story. Marceline Day's outstanding performance makes the film sweet, touching and glorious. In "The Cameraman" Buster Keaton and Marceline Day are at the top of their game both as individual characters and as a couple. Five stars do not give enough credit to this immortal piece of art.

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